compunctiously in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
COMPUNCTIOUSLY: In a manner characterized by a feeling of guilt or remorse for one's actions.
Sample Sentences
- She gazed compunctiously at the mess she had inadvertently caused during the party.
- His compunctiousness resonated as he apologized for his thoughtless remarks.
- Feeling compunctiously guilty, she returned the borrowed book she had neglected for months.
- The compunctious nature of his conscience kept him awake at night, replaying his mistakes.
- Despite his bravado, he acted compunctiously after realizing the hurt he had inflicted.